Parnu

1. Parnu pilot boarding Pilot boards58°19.0′N 024°25.0′E

Size limits

LOA 134.55m, beam 18.2m, draught 6.8m, 11,048DWT.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The port is approached along the recommended track on the alignment of leading lights, and entered through a dredged channel, marked by leading lights.

Parnu Approach Leading Lights: Front light (white rectangle, black stripe on square metal framework tower, 15m in height) (58°22.7'N 024°28.0'E).

Rear light (similar daymark and structure, 20m in height) (820m from front light).

From a position on the recommended track, clear of Irmgardi madal, the alignment (024°) of these lights leads NNE for about 9nm to Parnu Lightbuoy (starboard hand), moored 0.8nm SW of the E breakwater, then:

Parnu Outer Leading Lights: Front light (white rectangle, red stripe on square framework tower 14m in height) (58°22.7'N 024°29.0'E). Rear light (similar daymark and structure, 24m in height) (365m from front light). The alignment (039°) of these lights leads NE for about 1.25nm, through a channel dredged to 5.0m and marked by buoys (lateral); then between the breakwater heads, from which lights are exhibited, then:

Parnu Inner Leading Lights: Front light (red rectangle, black stripe, on metal framework tower, 8.0m in height) (58°23.4'N 024°29.2'E). Rear light (similar daymark and structure, 14m in height) (220m from front light). The alignment (026.24°) of these lights leads from the outer leading line into the harbour.

Port limits

The port limits include the part of Parnu Jogi from its mouth to the town bridge, about 1.75nm upstream.

Anchorages

Outer anchorages: Excepting for winds from S and SW, which can send in a heavy sea, the bay is otherwise well sheltered. Large vessels may obtain anchorage anywhere in the middle of Parnu Laht, in depths of 5.5-8.7m, sand and mud, with good holding ground.

An anchorage area is established in the approach fairway at Parnu centred about 4.5nm SSW of the harbour entrance. The bottom in this area consists of sand and clay.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

If the diameter of the vessel's circular manoeuvre exceeds twice the length of the vessel, the vessel must use the aid of a tug.

Mooring

During mooring of vessels a representative of the quay operator must be present at the berth.

For mooring on Berths No 10-13, it is recommended to use the towing service.

Charts and publications

BA 2215. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent to the harbour master's office 24, 6 and 2 hours prior to arrival. The advance notice of arrival must include information about the name of the vessel, expected ETA, flag state, port of departure, general measurements, type and quantity of cargo, draught, reason for entrance, type and quantity of vessel's waste to be discharged, requirements for bunkers, water, deck cargo fixed materials and data about the technical state of the vessel as well as health of the crew and passengers.

Communications

VHF: Port: 16, 14, callsign "Parnu Sadam".

Harbour Master: Ch 11.

Pilots and tugs: Ch 16, 13.

Documents

For a vessel's first visit to the port in the current year, the following documents will be required to be presented to the harbour master: International Tonnage Certificate, Certificate of Registry, Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (if relevant).

Notices and regulations

Navigation in the approach channel is allowed by day and night, but only in one direction at a time. Priority is given to vessels leaving the harbour.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Estonian Maritime Administration, Port Supervision Department.

Position: Head of Department.

Address: Lume 9, 10416 Tallinn, Estonia.

Tel: +372 620 5730.

Fax: +372 620 5706.

Mob: +372 504 3857.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Minor repairs can be carried out at two 30-35m repair berths, depth 4.5m. There is a slipway, depth 6.5m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: Are available with customs being advised and all bunker checklists fully completed.

Water: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Parnu Hospital, 4.7km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Parnu Airport located at Parnu Maakond, 6.2km.

Working hours

Port administration Mon-Fri from 0900-1700hrs. The harbour master's office operates throughout 24 hours. When required, loading of vessels and cargo delivery can take place throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Parnu is located on the NE side of Riga Bay at the entrance to the Parnu River.

The port

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, and passengers.

Traffic

Approx 1,700,000t of cargo and 1,100 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Parnu?

The pilot boards at Parnu pilot boarding, 58°19.0′N 024°25.0′E.

What time zone is Parnu in?

Local time at Parnu is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Parnu?

The deepest berth listed is at Parnu Port Terminal: 6.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Parnu in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Parnu?

Port State Control at Parnu: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Parnu?

The UN/LOCODE of Parnu is EEPRN.

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